Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I was so thrilled to complete this project in 2011. It was a block of the month that I got several years ago. I had completed some of the blocks, and finally got in gear and completed the rest and put it together. Then it was several more months before I settled down to quilt it. The pattern is Pearl Louise's "Hot Chocolate Club." I love snowmen, and she creates adorable snowmen patterns.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas to all! Have a wonderful day wherever you are. Our family had an early Christmas on December 11 since our younger son and family were going to be in San Diego with our DIL's family. Today we will have a lovely time across the street with Kevin and his family. First though, I'm off to the kitchen to make a couple pies.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Now I will readily admit that this picture leaves a lot to be desired. Early this year at our quilt group meeting, I issued a paper piecing challenge, and for myself I chose the Judy Niemeyer Pepper Dish quilt pattern. When I took this picture, I had not completed the piecing, and had not done the applique. The random green partial star is one of the ones I made to check if I liked the fabrics. It ended up being used in the center. My fabric choices are vastly different from what is shown on the face of the printed pattern.

After all that rambling, I will tell you that I am now machine quilting the quilt, and the reveal for the paper piecing challenge is at our holiday party on January 8. I am so anxious to get it completed, and will post a picture or two when it is all done.

By the way, I will tell you that the instructions were specific and very, very clear. I had no problem following them at all.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

In August DH and I made a road trip to Yellowstone. It had been a very long time since we had been there. What a national treasure the park is! We had such a marvelous time and marvelled again at the geysers, wildlife and gorgeous scenery. If you haven't gone and can - go!

Old Faithful strutting her stuff

There were quite a few bison, one of which was ambling slowly down the road, stopping traffic in both directions. We also saw quite a few elk. There was one bear, but it was at a distance and we didn't get a photo.

Photos

About Me

I am a retired wife, mother and grandmother. My husband is the best. We have two dear sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and four darling grandchildren. We are very fortunate to have our children and grandchildren close by, so we see a lot of them. In my spare time, I love to quilt, and have the stash, etc. to go along with it. I enjoy cooking and I love to try new recipes. I also crochet, embroider, and knit, but not nearly to the extent that I quilt.